Types of Looms:
This is a Jack loom. For further information see the website below. Most jack looms have these features depending on the size and the manufacturer:
Woolery Information
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvE_VA7Ks7s
Have you ever wondered what the different between Jack, Counterbalance, and Countermarche weaving looms? These 3 types of floor looms are named for the different ways in which each style creates a shed (the space created when a warp is lifted or lowered). We show the difference for each loom in this short video! |
This is a counter balance loom. It has these features depending upon the manufacturer:
On a counterbalance loom, the shafts are connected to each other via pulleys or jacks above the shafts. When you step on a treadle, one shaft is pulled down, and the connected shaft is therefore pulled up. So, for most counterbalance looms, the same number of shafts always goes up as goes down, and the combinations of shafts you can raise or lower depends on which shaft is connected to which. Counterbalance looms are limited as to shaft number (usually four) and possible sheds, hence pattern possibilities. See further information below: Handweaving Looms
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This is a counter marche loom, a Glimakra loom. It has these features:
Made in Sweden of Swedish pine, the full-sized Glimakra Standard loom is extremely versatile and can be adapted and expanded as your interests in weaving grow and change. Like other countermarch and counterbalance looms, it allows a large shed even on a high-tensioned warp. The warp and cloth beams both have heavy metal ratchet brakes for weaving with high tension. Because the harnesses have open ends, heddles can be added at any time, even during threading. The overhead beater has a light touch and can be removed completely for threading. The beater has three positions so it can be moved toward the back of the loom as weaving progresses. This allows you to weave as much as possible before getting up to go to the back of the loom to advance the warp. The Standard Glimakra comes in four widths: 39, 47, 59, and 63". It works equally well for lightweight fabric and heavy rugs. The loom comes in a variety of types to suit any weaver:
www.glimakrausa.com/types-of-looms
Glimarka gives us information on different types of looms, their sheds, the different parts of looms, the level of noise of each loom and the pros and cons of each. This is not a YouTube Video - information only |
Types of Yarn for Weaving
Weaving Yarns: What yarn really works:
In part one we will start to unravel the mystery behind yarn for weaving. Looking at strength, elasticity and types of yarns: cotton, .(YouTube Video - 19 min 2 sec.) Margery Erickson www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlAhE8KtKdo |
Kyle here at Paradise FIbers shows you a few of our Weaving Cone Yarns for use on Rigid Heddle and any of our looms we sell. He covers mercerized cotton, unmercerized cotton, cotton/linen blends, wool, warp and more. Call or email the shop anytime if you have questions or need help choosing a yarn for your weaving project. (YouTube Video - 5 min. 15 sec.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP5H73n7p4A |
Kelly Casanova talks about different yarns,, headles, etc. for weaving.(YouTube Video - 31 min. 33 sec.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_jKrY5zzro |
Winding Warp
Suzie Liles of the Eugene Textile Center shows how to use warping pegs, a warping board, or a warping mill! This is a recording of an online class we held and includes students' questions. (YouTube Video. 1 hour 10 min 42 sec.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dINxcH6yKyg |
There are many ways to wind a warp for your table loom. Here is one way - using the warping frame and making two crosses. (YouTube Video 10 min. 35 sec)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsLHfw6dNWo |
In this session of Weaving Basics we will learn how to wind a warp quickly while maintaining good ergonomics. Instruction by Jette Vandermeiden from Teanaustaye Textiles Weaving Studio
(YouTube Video 2 min. 42 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbf-wrSb1Z0 |
Warping with 2 ends at a time achieves two good things: It cuts the time it takes to wind the warp by half, and it helps maintain even tension throughout the warp. (YouTube Video 13 min. 58 sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgx-iEiPOkA |
Reading A Weaving Draft
Not sure how to read a weaving draft? Jane explains all the basics and clears up any confusion! (YouTube Video 19 min 32 sec. )
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6bKAhlDuI |
In episode 49 of A Handwoven Experience, I'm giving you a visual crash course on how to read a weaving draft! Once you understand each of the 3 sections of a draft, you'll be off and running! Happy Weaving!! (YouTube Video 10 min 33 sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qd1tiDO5C0 |
Reading a Draft for A Table Loom.
One of the biggest tools in weaving is the pattern draft. Once you understand how to read a draft, the world is your oyster! You will have all the information you need to create a limitless number of beautiful weaving patterns - without a kit, without someone else giving you instructions, completely on your own! It's kind of like getting your driver's license. Freedom is yours! (YouTube Video 7 min. 14 sec. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDM-KqMA064 |
Warping or Dressing a Floor Loom
Learn how to warp a loom from back to front with WEBS yarn store founder Barbara Elkins. (YouTube Video 14 min. 12 Sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=icw_E0rHYBw 
Tying a warp to your front beam: Demonstration of one way to tie your warp to the front beam. (YouTube Video 4 min 26 sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u2odJbworc |
Front to back warping techniques demonstrated by Melissa Weaver-Dunning. Very noisy video, not the best but it will give you an idea of how to warp a loom front to back. (YouTube Video 12 min. 6 sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5uzWJ2IFn0 |
A little video about how I set up the supplemental warp tester piece on my little 4 shaft Harrisville Designs loom. I'm testing setts for a more involved turned overshot piece I have in planning stages, but this one is coming out so nice that I may have to do this more often! I thought a video would be the easiest way to explain to those who were asking how this was accomplished :) (YouTube Video: 6 min 47 sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmPXxkGWylY |
On-line Calculators for Warp and Weft:
Halcyon Yarn has an on-line calculator for weavers: SO COOL!!! No more pencil, paper and calculators. halcyonyarn.com/weaving-calculator/?finished_piece_width=10&finished_piece_length=10&finished_piece_count=1&loom_waste=24&sample_length=0&warp_epi=1&warp_dollars_unit=0&warp_yds_unit=1&warp_yarn_item_no_three=undefined&warp_yarn_item_four=&warp_epi=1&length_takeup=10&length_shrinkage=0&finished_piece_fringe=0&extra_ends=0&weft_ppi=1&weft_dollars_unit=0&weft_yds_unit=1&weft_yarn_item_no_three=undefined&weft_yarn_item_four=&weft_takeup=10&width_shrinkage=0
Weavolution also has an on-line calculator for weavers: www.weavolution.com/content/weaving-calculator-imperial
Weave Structures - Just a few, there are many more.
Dressing your loom for Overshot. Have you ever looked at an overshot pattern and thought, "That is WAY too complicated! There's no way I can do that!"? Well, I'm here to prove you wrong. You can DEFINITELY do an overshot pattern! I'm here to break it down into bite-sized pieces, just for you.
(YouTube Video: 5 min 04 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP1MVogTEnY 
A Four Shaft Twill Gamp.
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Weaving Overshot. Let's finish strong in our Overshot 101 series and talk about weaving overshot! With just a few elements, you can be weaving overshot like a champ! Enjoy! (YouTube Video: 8 min19 sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTDbBli2YI8 
Huck Lace and Double a Double Weave Blanket.
(YouTube Video: 40 min. 24 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nfoEuV-acI Huck Lace and Double a Double Weave Blanket
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Turned Monk's Belt Holiday Table Runner woven on a 4 Harness Floor Loom using 8/2 unmercerized cotton. I would not recommend this pattern for beginning weavers. I modified the 5/2 mercerized version in Weaver's Craft Issue 26. (I'm sorry I do not know the author to give them the proper credit.) (You Tube: 11 min)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6mEMmn2yKk |
Weaving False or Mock Damask on a four shaft.This weave structure makes it possible to weave an image on four shafts and creates a reversible fabric. The method requires patience and close attention to detail; slow going but a lot of fun to watch the images emerge.
(YouTube Video: 14 min 41 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=304G0EmTWug |
EGADS! I've got a knot in my warp:
(YouTube Video: 7 min 32 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm0qqBv9vro&t=74s 
Waffle Weave. Who doesn't love waffles? Whether you are enjoying them for breakfast or creating the distinctive squares on your loom, they are delicious! (YouTube Video: 7 min, 18 sec.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E8gnslhRlo |
I have a small sample weaving project of variations on the Summer and Winter weave structure.(YouTube Video: 29 min 54 sec)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GC4Pm9mwnk |
Weave Structures -
Here are paid videos, subscriptions to on-line weaving classes. Many of these are on-line videos and can be accessed by individual videos, but in fairness to the teachers, I have posted their paid videos or their subscriptions. All are very, very good and the individuals are great teachers!
Here are paid videos, subscriptions to on-line weaving classes. Many of these are on-line videos and can be accessed by individual videos, but in fairness to the teachers, I have posted their paid videos or their subscriptions. All are very, very good and the individuals are great teachers!
https://learn.longthreadmedia.com/collections/weaving
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Stores that carry weaving supplies
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Woolery: woolery.com/weaving.html
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Yarn Barn:
www.yarnbarn-ks.com/ |